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Gold ring Long Caption: Gold ring set with a cornelian intaglio, the shoulders of the ring are slightly decorated. The intaglio is decorated with a profile portrait depicting Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), facing to the right. There is a label attached to the ring which is inscribed with the words 'Said to have been given by Ld Nelson to Horatia aged 12'. Horatia Nelson (1801-1881) was the daughter of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: JEW0170 Artist: unknown Date: early 19th century Medium: gold; cornelian Size: 12 mm x 19 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.